Organisation : McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery
Location : Victoria (Langwarrin)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Arts & Culture
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $90,000 plus superannuation & incentive bonuses
Application closing date : 1 Oct, 2017
About the organisation
McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, celebrated as the home of Australian sculpture, is located 45 minutes from the City of Melbourne at the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Sixteen hectares of designed landscape and vast areas of indigenous bushland feature more than 100 sculptures. McClelland receives funding through Creative Victoria and the Frankston City Council and from private philanthropy. Plans are now in place to add a fully funded contemporary architectural pavilion to the original building, which opened as Victoria’s first bespoke modernist public gallery in 1971. With a wide-ranging collection of 2,200 works of art, the exhibition program focuses on the development of modern sculpture, encompassing various forms of spatial practice, and encourages contemporary artists to develop and address challenging issues current in Australia and in a global context.
About the role
A Business Relationships Manager is sought who will assist the Director in the delivery of the core business of McClelland, its exhibition and education programming and the development of the sculpture park. This position will assist in managing the small committed staff and provide strategic planning for a sustainable future for McClelland. Marketing and development will be foremost requirements of the role, which will include planning with the Venue Manager for the in house café, functions and events. The role will include engaging with various stakeholders from Government, philanthropists, corporate sponsors to different categories of McClelland members and the dedicated volunteers. Appreciation of the visual arts and experience working in fund raising are essential. This role will be closely aligned with that of the Director who will drive the artistic vision and the Board of McClelland in the delivery of the strategic plan.
Other information
- The incumbent will be subject to a six month probationary period.
- McClelland is open Tuesday to Sunday and all public holidays except Christmas Day. This role will involve after hours work in the context of flexible hours.
- McClelland is a smoke free environment.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo standard checks prior to commencement, including a Working With Children Check.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Business Relationships Manager, McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Arts_and_Culture
